Chapter 503, Manor Master’s Summons

Translator: Silavin

 

At a certain spot, Duan Zihai’s face turned ashen, perhaps due to a trace of fear spreading from the depths of his heart. It caused his tightly clenched fist to tremble.

 

He could not possibly compete in that battle, with that level of Spiritual Energy. Looking at Qin Yichen’s silhouette, a sense of helplessness arose from the bottom of his heart.

 

Duan Zihai and Dong Yang’s expressions also changed unpredictably. They had not anticipated that the situation would develop to this extent.

 

Amidst the numerous cheers, Qin Yichen felt waves of fatigue transmitted from his Knowledge Sea. Although he appeared extremely relaxed, he had actually exerted his utmost effort to resist when facing that enhanced attack!

 

[What a pity! If this small Pill Furnace had been repaired some more, I wouldn’t have to struggle so much…]

 

However, a clearly still very broken Pill Furnace was able to contend with a Peak Earth Grade Pill Furnace… this was also the reason why Qin Yichen insisted on using it.

 

Afterwards, his body swayed slightly, his vision blackened, and his figure collapsed to one side.

 

“Qin Yichen!” Tian Liang, who had been excitedly watching him, could not help but cry out in alarm, but unfortunately, he could not utilise Spiritual Energy at all and could only watch helplessly as the latter fell.

 

*Swoosh!* At this moment, a graceful figure flashed out from below the platform. With a twist of her slender waist and a stretch of her jade arm, she wrapped her arms around Qin Yichen’s waist.

 

This graceful figure was none other than Shen Ling!

 

Qin Yichen only felt a woman’s subtle fragrance wafting over before his consciousness completely disappeared.

 

While embracing Qin Yichen, Shen Ling revealed a side that surprised people.

 

Shen Ling, who was always labelled as primarily overbearing and wilful, unexpectedly displayed a rare blush on her face. Of course, this flush was mistaken by others as the ruddiness caused by her recovery from injuries.

 

Feeling the scorching breath from him, Shen Ling’s pretty face could not help but redden a few more degrees. When had she ever been in such close contact with a member of the opposite sex?

 

[If not for the fact that you’ve saved me, I wouldn’t need to care for you like this!]

 

Of course, these were words of self-comfort.

 

“I’ll take him back first.” Finally, Shen Ling dropped a sentence, and under the gaze of countless still amazed eyes, she swept past the crowd and quickly disappeared from sight.

 

The Ten Corner Alchemy Manor’s Pill Conference finally came to a magnificent and stunning conclusion amidst countless amazed gazes. Many people looked at the bluestone platform that had been damaged into a complete mess and could not help but secretly click their tongues. They knew that from now on, the young man called Qin Yichen would be known by everyone in the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor.

 

With the identity of someone who had just passed the assessment a few days ago, he had resolutely stood up when facing the White Cloud Alchemy Manor, and eventually persisted under such a terrifying Spiritual Energy Attack. Whether in terms of courage or strength, it was enough to make everyone admire him.

 

“Qin Yichen… So he is Qin Yichen?” The Ten Corner Alchemy Manor Master also murmured this name. Perhaps most people in the Alchemy Manor, due to the typical arrogance of being Alchemy Masters, had never heard of the many rumours from the outside world. However, the Manor Master was different. He remembered this name, which would cause even the Northern Depths Sect to take a step back!

 

[Outside, he offended the Northern Depths Sect, and as soon as he came in, he offended the Eastern Overcast Sect’s Grand Adviser. That young man truly doesn’t settle for peace wherever he goes.] The Manor Master shook his head and secretly smiled.

 

Perhaps anyone who offends the giants of this region would face a headache, but this young man was different. He strode around like it was nothing.

 

[For several decades, I haven’t managed the affairs of the Alchemy Manor, and the insides have been eroded by the forces of the Three Sects to this extent. If I don’t wake up, when will I do so? Time to clean up the Alchemy Manor!] The Manor Master secretly thought to himself, and there was also a flash of brightness in his eyes.

 

With the fall of the curtain on the Pill Conference, Qin Yichen’s powerful rise also elevated Tian Liang’s status. At least within the Alchemy Manor, no one dared to mock him openly as they had in the past.

 

In the days that followed, the entire Ten Corner Alchemy Manor was buzzing with the news of how Qin Yichen had saved the Alchemy Manor during the Pill Conference.

 

As the protagonist of this event, even with the support of Pills, Qin Yichen had to stay in bed for a full two days before he could barely get up.

 

During these two days, no one knew that Shen Ling had been carefully taking care of him, only leaving after confirming that he was alright.

 

On this day, while Qin Yichen was cultivating in his room, his door was suddenly knocked upon.

 

Qin Yichen frowned slightly and withdrew from his cultivation state. After the Pill Conference incident, there were no longer any fools who came to make trouble for him.

 

“The Manor Master wants to see you.” As soon as the door opened, he saw Tian Liang standing there with a smile on his face.

 

[The Manor Master? Could it be about the Flaming Heart Fruit?] Thinking of the Flaming Heart Fruit, Qin Yichen’s heart warmed. Then, he tidied up his appearance slightly before walking out.

 

Following behind Tian Liang, they walked for about ten minutes in the Ten Corner Ancient City before arriving at the depths of the Ten Corner Ancient City.

 

This was a place that on ordinary days, apart from the Elders and Grand Advisers, even ordinary Instructors did not have the qualifications to set foot in.

 

Finally, Tian Liang stopped in front of a huge building.

 

Perhaps due to his reputation, Qin Yichen passed through the guards’ inspection quite smoothly and entered this enormous building.

 

“The Manor Master is inside. When you see him, you need to be respectful.” After entering the building and arriving in front of a great hall, Tian Liang stopped and said to Qin Yichen.

 

Hearing his reminder, Qin Yichen nodded, then pushed open the doors of the hall and slowly entered.

 

Inside the hall, it was filled with many bookshelves containing ancient records. After Qin Yichen entered the hall, his gaze swept around for a moment before finally landing on a bookshelf. There, the Manor Master, dressed in white robes, was carefully dusting the bookshelves.

 

“Young man, well done.” As if sensing Qin Yichen’s arrival, the Manor Master also stopped his actions. A voice with a hint of a smile suddenly rang out in the hall.

 

“Junior has merely done what I should have done.” Qin Yichen cupped his hands together and respectfully said.

 

“Hehe, at eighteen or nineteen years old, you have already reached the Spiritual Flow Realm. In this region, you are probably the first person at such an age to have achieved such a thing!” The Manor Master’s gaze swept back and forth over Qin Yichen, and he said gently. “I am Shen Fangu. If you don’t mind, you can address me as Uncle Shen.”

 

“If that’s the case, then this Junior will respectfully comply.” Upon hearing this, Qin Yichen cupped his hands together and smiled, neither surprised nor fearful.

 

Seeing Qin Yichen’s demeanour, Shen Fangu had a trace of satisfaction in his eyes. This young man’s strength and character were far beyond those of his peers.